Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP

20/08/2026

We're honored to celebrate 61 attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers® 2027, including 4 Lawyers of the Year, 53 Best Lawyers honorees, and 4 Ones to Watch recipients.

The Lawyer of the Year award is especially prestigious, recognizing just one lawyer in each practice area and geographic region each year.

Congratulations to all of our honorees for this well-deserved recognition and their continued commitment to excellence in serving our clients and communities.

See the full list here: https://www.jpfirm.com/news-resources/johnson-pope-attorneys-recognized-best-lawyers-2027/

12/08/2026

10/08/2026

Congratulations to Johnson Pope attorneys Michael Magidson and Adam Kravatz on representing 14 physicians affiliated with Woodlands Medical Specialists in their strategic affiliation with Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute.

This significant healthcare transaction expands access to specialized oncology and urology care across Florida's Panhandle. Click the link below to learn more about the transaction and how our team helped bring the deal to a successful close.

🔗 https://www.jpfirm.com/news-resources/woodlands-medical-specialists-florida-cancer-specialists-affiliation/

06/08/2026

Johnson Pope is proud to represent Monticciolo Family and Sedation Dentistry in its strategic transaction with Sage Dental

Led by Michael Magidson, with support from Adam Kravatz and Christopher White, our team provided counsel on the business sale, healthcare transaction matters, and lease assignments across nine Tampa Bay locations.

This milestone reflects a longstanding relationship built on trust and collaboration with Dr. Vincent Monticciolo and his team. We are honored to have been a trusted partner throughout their journey and to help support this exciting next chapter.

Read more: https://www.jpfirm.com/news-resources/johnson-pope-dental-practice-acquisition-sage-dental-monticciolo/

05/08/2026

Did you know someone else may own the mineral rights beneath your property?

While these interests are often decades old, they can still create title issues that delay commercial real estate transactions, financing, and development.

In this new article, Johnson Pope attorneys Len Johnson and Sheada Madani Pratico explain:
• What severed mineral rights are
• Why they matter in Florida real estate
• How property owners can address outstanding mineral interests

If you're a developer, landowner, lender, or title professional, this is an issue worth understanding.

📖 Read the full article: https://www.jpfirm.com/news-resources/florida-mineral-rights-title-issues/

03/08/2026

Kevin Darken and Melissa Kwitko won at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit — securing a published affirmance for our client in a federal civil rights case.
Congratulations to the team on this result. Learn more about the matter here: https://www.jpfirm.com/news-resources/johnson-pope-eleventh-circuit-appellate-victory-darken-kwitko/

30/07/2026

Congratulations to Ashley Phillips on her promotion to Director of Planning and Development!

Ashley’s journey with Johnson Pope is a great example of professional growth and dedication. Before stepping into this new role, Ashley served as a paralegal for 10 years supporting attorney Mark Bentley, where she gained valuable experience and insight into land use, planning, and development matters.

We are excited to see Ashley continue to grow and make an impact in this new position. Her commitment, knowledge, and contributions have been invaluable to our team, and we look forward to all she will accomplish in this next chapter.

Please join us in congratulating Ashley on this well-deserved promotion!

28/07/2026

As Tampa Bay’s M&A market continues to grow, buyers must be prepared to navigate the risks that can impact the success of a transaction.

Johnson Pope attorney Adam Kravatz recently shared his insights with Tampa Bay Business & Wealth on the importance of identifying potential challenges early in the deal process — from due diligence considerations to structuring decisions that can help protect buyers’ interests.

With experience advising clients on complex business transactions, Adam provides valuable perspective on how businesses can approach M&A opportunities with confidence and strategic foresight.

Read Adam’s article, “Tampa Bay’s M&A Boom Is Creating a New Risk for Buyers”: https://tbbwmag.com/2026/07/24/tampa-bay-ma-risks/

Competitive dealmaking is raising acquisition risk in Tampa Bay. Here's how buyers can avoid costly post-closing surprises.

27/07/2026

A historic milestone for St. Petersburg — and a proud moment for Johnson Pope.

Congratulations to attorneys Ryan Griffin and Craig Taraszki for advising Blake Investment Partners and the development team behind The Burg Bid, which was selected by the City of St. Petersburg to lead the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District.

Ryan and Craig provided strategic legal guidance throughout this transformative project, supporting a vision that will honor the district’s rich history while creating new opportunities for economic growth, community connection, and long-term impact.

We are proud to have played a role in this landmark redevelopment effort and celebrate the dedication and expertise of our attorneys in helping bring this vision forward.

Read the full announcement: https://www.jpfirm.com/news-resources/st-petersburg-gas-plant-district-redevelopment-johnson-pope/

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15/07/2026

Cheers to our July work anniversary celebrants! Thank you for your years of dedication and the lasting impact you've made at Johnson Pope. We're grateful to have you on our team and proud to celebrate this milestone with you.